

Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura RL | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 114.6 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 180.7 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 79.3 in | -22.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3425 lb. | 587 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 51.1 in | -12.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.4 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 50.8 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.5 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 50.5 in | -13.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 59.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 59.8 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.5 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -65 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -122.2 ft3 |
2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect.